[Updater-script]TBO-Black/Clear Gapps on STOCK PARTITION (dedicated to CARBON) - Galaxy S II Themes and Apps

Hi
let me share my updater-script you have to replace in this BIG TBO-Black-Gapps-5.1-arm-2015-05-30.zip if you want it on STOCK PIT SYSTEM Partition.
my purpose is to use /data/tbo_gapps/ folder to push many apks from GAPPS BIG zip and symlink them to their proper place on /system/ partition , so we can use black gapps tbo monster package (maybe clear if i have time to adapt) on our device without re-partitioning our space on our precious
its better to use my script if you are flashing a rom for 1rst time on your device, like a new proper flash, then you will not have some gapps coming from another flash/rom. Dont know actualy how to come back from my flash, just have a look at my updater-script before use and you can understand what to do.
MAKE A NANDROID OF YOUR ACTUAL SYSTEM INSTALL BEFORE USE.
i tried it 3 time, restoring only /data 2 time to try again the flash rom+tbo_mod (no need to restore system because i reflash rom + tbo modified and system has been formatted each time as you know)
i can just share some pic to proof my result here
download my updater-script (no .extention , REMOVE .pdf before use and all other char rename it like : updater-script) in attachments and replace in TBO-Black-Gapps-5.1-arm-2015-05-30.zip original if you have downloaded it before and stucked on it when you tried to install it.
i used the last CARBON LP build from @Myself5 so this JOB is dedicated to his future release
thanks.

Nice work mate :thumbup:

Keep up the good work @Troubadour666. I don't know why gapps are not using /data more already. This will give our S2 and other older devices a longer life.

BIG MISTAKE OF MY PART, please download it again, i change the attachment in OP.
sory.

worked on DU from @arnab

For a good use , if you want to reflash the TBO_GAPPS you have modified with my script, please reflash the rom too before. i think its the better way till i found what i have to change to make it "run at any use"
thanks.

will provide a link for TBO 02/06/2015 too.
Done in OP. just download it, remove .pdf at end of file, replace in DU_TBO_GAPPS_CLEAR_6-2.zip or DU_TBO_GAPPS_6-2.zip.
copy on card (ext/int).
(always make a nandroid before use my tool)
then, reflash your rom + your new TBO modifyied by my updater-script and with your stock PIT, you will be able to use BLACKOUTED/Clear gapps
thanks.

about cleaner
i will provide a revert back tool from mu stuff if necessary. as i said, dont know the consequence when you will update your rom . maybe it will be necessary to reflash my updated "tbo_gapps" egain after new release of your rom. lets wait and see in my case, i wait for Carbon update or DU too. The next rom i will try will receive the updater-script i will modify from TBO if new version again .
thanks to any followers of my tryies

WORK with 11-06-2015 tbo
Hi
Inevitably , you can apply updater-script.DU_TBO_GAPPS_CLEAR_6-2.pdf from OP on the last DU_TBO_GAPPS_6-11.zip and CLEAR from here
http://download.dirtyunicorns.com/files/gapps/du_tbo_gapps/
thanks.

proof it ? yes
CM12 11/06 + TBO CLEAR 11/06 updated with my script
voilà

GAPPS relocate script-Mini Howto/Re Worded
Always refer back to OP = Original Post first page. OK.
http://forum.xda-developers.com/gal...dater-script-tbo-black-gapps-5-1-arm-t3126566
IMPORTANT! Always ( Nandroid/backup anyway you want ) before Test/Changing any thing!
TIP: Always work on a COPY of your file/zip/nandroid/doc/image/website/database etc
OK stop bmad! haha. When experimenting/testing/trying something New.
As realise We dont all have big/fast Internet.If we make a mistake.
Just download script file. Then the Gapps linked in OP or Any you want to try/experiment with.
Purpose/Function = Re-Locates GAPPS/apk install path into your ( DATA ) ROM/partitions.
Away from ( /System ) as much as possible!!!
1. Remove .pdf at end of Modified Updater Script file. So No file .ext.
2. Open OR extract the/any Gapps.zip with 7zip WinDows or Any Linux operating system.
To this path /META-INF/com/google/android/updater-script.
Note: You are now looking at the Original script that Google supplies.
You now can copy/cut out of ( GAPPS.zip ) this ORIGINAL updater-script.
3. Copy/put/import @Troubadour666 MODIFIED updater-script into Exactly the same place in GAPPS.zip.
/META-INF/com/google/android/updater-script
You should now have only 1 x updater-script = exactly this name.
4. Close Gapps.zip and Copy/put on/in your Device internal memory easy place to find.
Note: Always Double check!
5. Reboot your Device into Recovery. Then install/flash the Gapps.zip You MODified!
Note: This How To is written in Context of a clean/No previous GAPPS installed. Follow/Read OP instruction to Clean instal. Don,t forget this Detail!
Or you may end with Double GAPPs = Double Problems. haha.
6. Always remember/mention/Thank the people that help you have all this fun/learning. Please.
7. Have fun. Give Respect. Profit!
Regards bmad.
Creds +1 To everybody involved in this Good Concept/change.
Special mention to @Dumber than my Smartphone from getting me Out of my Man-Cave +1
Special note: In pics the FREE memory available - bottom of screenshot.
Note: Logs taken Should be after Script&Big Gapps relocate install. Pic 1 DeepSleepNoGapps 2 FreeSpaceNoGapps 3 FreeSpaceBigGappInstalled.

About new version
if any new version from TBO have same UPDATER-SCRIPT like the previous build , you can replace with mine, but you have to compare new and previous updater-script , extract them and compare with Notepad++ for example.
i see now DU_TBO_GAPPS_6-13 version, will download and will report in 4/5h if it the same and if you can replace with mine. If not, i will re-code new version
if anyone have info before me, please , post
thanks.
EDIT 1: Oups, Updater-script i saw from DU_TBO_GAPPS_6-13 is same from DU_TBO_GAPPS_6-11 ---------------------> So, good, you can use mine

Can I replace the updater-script in .zip file using my phone ? Cuz If I extract and then make it .zip again it will not flash , so any recommended app to replace it without extracting the .zip file ?
Or if you can upload the modified gapps [emoji14]

@Dr AM
Sorry hasty/quick reply.
I Open zip then use internal functions of Zip/Archive program to alter GAPPS.zip.
So i dont Extract the GAPPS.zip just edit in realtime.
Hope that makes sense.
Should be plenty Android zip programs Avail? Playstore or I am sure ESFile explore can edit zips.
Let me know how you go.
Cheers bmad.

Hey @Troubadour666,
The more I think about this project of yours the more valuable it appears. In fact I think all the ROM devs should consider putting a link to this project in their OPs to preempt the inevitable questions about bootloops/skinny gapps/repartitioning. Moreover I suspect that trimming the fat from the actual system partition could possibly speed up the ROM operations in general regardless of the room available for extras.
Having said that, I still think the average user like myself might struggle with implementing your solution. @Barry Mad (above) helps to clear up the actual installation process, but I'm not the sharpest tool in the shed and I'm still not entirely sure about the actual scripts you posted.
There are two updater-scripts in the OP and you refer to several different gapps packages throughout the ensuing posts. I've downloaded both scripts and looked through them, and they look to me to be by and large very similar - a few notable differences with respect to some specific apps they address and some different layout/style/typesetting if you know what I mean... Do they have explicitly different purposes? Are they meant specifically for different gapps packages? I assume if they were effectively the same there wouldn't need to be two. Meh... maybe it's just me and others have no trouble working it out.
At any rate, I think it's a great idea and it will be a very useful way of addressing google's penchant for filling our phones to the brim with their spyware I mean apps - now and in future iterations of Android, where even newer devices with more room than ours will be methodically outdated by the sheer weight of applications packages thrown at them. I think this idea does much to mitigate that problem and, especially for older devices, it may become a standard flashing practice as gapps keeps getting bigger.
Nice work mate. :good:
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Dr AM said:
Can I replace the updater-script in .zip file using my phone ? Cuz If I extract and then make it .zip again it will not flash , so any recommended app to replace it without extracting the .zip file ?
Or if you can upload the modified gapps [emoji14]
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I'd try ES File explorer to do it on the device. Or there's some good info about editing scripts in the thread for my gapps (see my sig for link). IIRC there was mention of Mooedit or Medit??? I use WinRAR to extract and rezip on my PC - never had a problem with it not flashing.

I tried once extracting some ROM and then editing some files but after zip it again it just showed me error and didn't flash
But I didn't play with anything related to flashing so I thought I couldn't flash files zipped on mobile , unlike using 7zip on windows I face no problems but I can't use my PC now so wanted to know if I can do it on my mobile
Will try es file explorer and see what'll happen

Hi all.
2 updater-script in attachments.
One is specific for tbo 26/05 release of tbo black/clear
The other with long name can be use in all following release of tbo from june : 02 , 11 and now 13 .
Hope its more clear. I use WINRAR on PC to replace updater-script in any zip i manage/mod.
Glad to ear that my idea do his way day aftet day with some great 'promotor' here
Sent from my GT-I9100 using XDA Free mobile app

Dr AM said:
I tried once extracting some ROM and then editing some files but after zip it again it just showed me error and didn't flash
But I didn't play with anything related to flashing so I thought I couldn't flash files zipped on mobile , unlike using 7zip on windows I face no problems but I can't use my PC now so wanted to know if I can do it on my mobile
Will try es file explorer and see what'll happen
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I've seen a lot of people have trouble with extracting/rezipping because they rezip their modified files along with the original zip if you know what I mean. So the zip they just zipped contains the files they modded PLUS the original zip full of the original files.
Of course I'm sure that you're all over it @Dr AM!
More of a heads up for others...
Troubadour666 said:
Hi all.
2 updater-script in attachments.
One is specific for tbo 31/05 release of tbo black/clear
The other with long name can be use in all following release of tbo from june : 02 , 11 and now 13 .
Hope its more clear. I use WINRAR on PC to replace updater-script in any zip i manage/mod.
Glad to ear that my idea do his way day aftet day with some great 'promotor' here
Sent from my GT-I9100 using XDA Free mobile app
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Perfect! Thanks man - crystal clear.
I've mentioned this to several people and I'm calling it the Tapps method. :good:

Dumber than my Smartphone said:
I've seen a lot of people have trouble with extracting/rezipping because they rezip their modified files along with the original zip if you know what I mean. So the zip they just zipped contains the files they modded PLUS the original zip full of the original files.
Of course I'm sure that you're all over it @Dr AM!
More of a heads up for others...
Perfect! Thanks man - crystal clear.
I've mentioned this to several people and I'm calling it the Tapps method. :good:
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Tapps

Dumber than my Smartphone said:
I've seen a lot of people have trouble with extracting/rezipping because they rezip their modified files along with the original zip if you know what I mean. So the zip they just zipped contains the files they modded PLUS the original zip full of the original files.
Of course I'm sure that you're all over it @Dr AM!
More of a heads up for others...
Perfect! Thanks man - crystal clear.
I've mentioned this to several people and I'm calling it the Tapps method. :good:
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Nope not me [emoji14]
My problem was not because of that , at least 7zip works perfectly for editing .zip files

Related

Rom request

hello good day to all modders can we have a thread that we can make a request of a roms so that we can chose the application that we need and not need in our phone like mine i have kaiser and have a low memory i need a rom that dont eat a lot of space in my phone..
like
application that we need
example
gmail
astrofile manager etc... for android 1.6 some application are not working in other version of rom i try the froyo 2.2 most of the application are crashing other than android 1.6 in my phone..
thankyou for who will respond in this thread
to xda can you put a thanks button to the modders
so that we can thank them not just by saying thank you but can also see the thanks button they get.. this is just my opinion in saying thankyou
yatzee said:
hello good day to all modders can we have a thread that we can make a request of a roms so that we can chose the application that we need and not need in our phone like mine i have kaiser and have a low memory i need a rom that dont eat a lot of space in my phone..
like
application that we need
example
gmail
astrofile manager etc... for android 1.6 some application are not working in other version of rom i try the froyo 2.2 most of the application are crashing other than android 1.6 in my phone..
thankyou for who will respond in this thread
to xda can you put a thanks button to the modders
so that we can thank them not just by saying thank you but can also see the thanks button they get.. this is just my opinion in saying thankyou
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We already have those. Fat free froyo, my barebones builds and lastly I think there is a 1.6 donut build out there thats cut down but I am not certain. So they already do exist. If your applications are crashing with 2.2 it could very well be a kernel issue. What kernel are you using?
yatzee said:
hello good day to all modders can we have a thread that we can make a request of a roms so that we can chose the application that we need and not need in our phone like mine i have kaiser and have a low memory i need a rom that dont eat a lot of space in my phone..
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I would say this is a good idea apart from it's so easy to modify the androidinstall.tar before installing anyway so a guide showing how to do this would be much more usefull then using up bandwidth uploading the same build with a couple of apk applications removed. As long as you have 7-zip editing the build is as easy as :
1) Extracting the system folder from the androidinstall.tar
2) Navigate to the /app folder in the /system folder you have just extracted
3) Delete or add the apk's you don't need / need
4) Right click on the /system folder and compress to a 'tar' archive with 7-zip
5) Rename the archive androidinstall.tar and install like normal.
*Obviously this is only easily possible with un-odexed builds but you can odex again once it is installed anyway
scooter1556 said:
I would say this is a good idea apart from it's so easy to modify the androidinstall.tar before installing anyway so a guide showing how to do this would be much more usefull then using up bandwidth uploading the same build with a couple of apk applications removed. As long as you have 7-zip editing the build is as easy as :
1) Extracting the system folder from the androidinstall.tar
2) Navigate to the /app folder in the /system folder you have just extracted
3) Delete or add the apk's you don't need / need
4) Right click on the /system folder and compress to a 'tar' archive with 7-zip
5) Rename the archive androidinstall.tar and install like normal.
*Pbviously this is only easily possible with un-odexed builds but you can odex again once it is installed anyway
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infact even if its still in the .tar you can right click on it and open archive and mess with it from there
aceoyame said:
We already have those. Fat free froyo, my barebones builds and lastly I think there is a 1.6 donut build out there thats cut down but I am not certain. So they already do exist. If your applications are crashing with 2.2 it could very well be a kernel issue. What kernel are you using?
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IM USING 2.6.25 what do you think shoud i use to fit in my kaiser?
yatzee said:
IM USING 2.6.25 what do you think shoud i use to fit in my kaiser?
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Even the standard builds will fit easily on your kaiser. If your using 2.6.25 then any of the non-cyanogenmod roms will work fine. I'd suggest giving fat-free froyo a go if you want a minimalist build.

[GUIDE] How to mod your stock ROM

Overview
This is my second GUIDE post. My first GUIDE explains how to compile the kernel from source. Follow that guide first before reading on. You can find it here: http://forum.xda-developers.com/showthread.php?t=1516051
This guide will get you started on how to modify your file-system (ROM). I will go over some examples of changing your phone functionality to show you how things are done. After that it is up to you to change what ever you want.
This first post will contain general information and requirements. The 2nd post will have guides on how to modify the initramfs. The 3rd post will have example modifications of the ROM.
These instructions work for both T989 (T-Mobile) and I727 (AT&T) variants of the Samsung Galaxy S2 phones. I do not take any credit for these instructions. I am just gathering what I learned from other posts and articles. I have listed the references below.
Requirements
The following instructions assumes you are using Ubuntu. I am using version 10.10.
ADB Setup
Android Debug Bridge (ADB) is a command line tool that allows you to command your phone via a USB connection. This requires you to turn on "USB debugging" on your phone. To do this on your phone goto Settings->Applications->Development. Make sure "USB debugging" is checked.
To get ADB and setup the USB driver go here: http://esausilva.com/2010/05/13/setting-up-adbusb-drivers-for-android-devices-in-linux-ubuntu/
Java Setup
In order to change the functionality of your Android system you will sometimes need to edit the jar/apk files. To do this you will need the Java Development Kit (JDK). Install the JDK with this:
Code:
sudo apt-get install sun-java6-jdk
Still Under Construction
How To Modify Initramfs
If you ever flash any of the custom ROM released by the great developers found in this forum you should be familiar with the terms "insecure kernel" and "init.d support." With an "insecure kernel" you can easily root your phone by bypassing the security through using ADB. With "init.d support" you can make automatic scripts to run at bootup. Both of these features require you to modify your initramfs.
In this post I will show you how to modify your initramfs to enable these features and in the future I will add more examples here.
If you do not know what a initramfs is or where to get it then you need to read my first GUIDE here: http://forum.xda-developers.com/showthread.php?t=1516051
Insecure Kernel
An insecure kernel allows ADB as root and commands like "adb remount" to enable write mode for your system. To make an insecure kernel it is a matter of modify the file "default.prop" in your initramfs. Open up this file with a text editor and change the line
Code:
ro.secure=1
to
Code:
ro.secure=0
After you make the change recompile the kernel with the modified initramfs using my kernel building guide. If you search in the forums there are guides on how to use your insecure kernel to root your phone.
Change Boot Image
In the initramfs folder you will find "initlogo.rle" This is the logo that appears during boot. You can replace this with a custom image as long as the format is compatible. When I have time, I will post the programs to convert from "rle->raw->png" and back "png->raw->rle" (search for "from565" and "to565").
Init.d Support
TODO (Sorry I have been really busy lately. I'll post this as soon as I get some free time. Basically you need to modify "init.rc" in your initramfs directory)
Introduction to Modifying ROM
In this post I will explain how to modify your stock ROM to include features like "volume wake-up" and more.
Getting your stock ROM
First we need to get a copy of your ROM. I found the easiest way to get this is to flash ClockworkMod and doing a backup of your phone to an external sd card. Connect your phone to your computer and grab the file called "system.ext4.tar" in your backup folder. This is your filesystem or ROM. Extract it to a working folder.
If you do not have ClockworkMod, please search the forums for instructions. ClockworkMod is a replacement for your default "Recovery" partition.
System folders
Here is a walkthrough of the folder structure of the system:
app\ - folder containing your apps (apk)
bin\ - folder containing binary executables
csc\ - consumer software customization, contains the software packages specific to your carrier
etc\ - system configurations
fonts\ - fonts folder
framework\ - folder containing android core files
lib\ - folder containing libraries (like .dll in windows) and modules (drivers)
media\ - folder containing media files
T9DB\ - looks like it contains keyboard layouts
tts\ - text to speech
usr\ - user settings
vsc\ - ????
xbin\ - alternate folder to hold binary executables???
build.prop - android settings file
CSCFiles.txt - carrier specific configuration file???
CSCVersion.txt - Configuration version???
SW_Configuration.xml - List of version numbers
The folders with question marks I am not sure of. If you know please post them here and I will update the list.
Understanding Odex and Deodex
Before getting your hands dirty, you need to know what odex and deodex means. Here is a good article on the issue: http://www.talkandroid.com/guides/m...n-the-all-inclusive-explanation/#.T1f7BN7Km9V
Remove Apps
All of your stock apps are in the "app" directory. You can remove all the bloat apps from this directory if you like.
Change Android Settings
You can modify "build.prop" in you system directory to change different Android settings. You can read more about the different settings here:
http://www.android-hilfe.de/root-ha...imus-3d/145592-tweaks-scripts-collection.html
Volume Wakeup
This volume wakeup guide was adapted from these two guides: http://www.jordanhotmann.com/2011/08/how-to-change-default-orientation-of.html and http://forum.xda-developers.com/showthread.php?p=18226553
In this guide I will show you how to modify your system files to allow waking up your phone with the volume keys instead of just the power key. This will prolong the life of the power key.
Requirements
This mod requires an edit to a jar file (Java archived file), specifically the file "/system/framework/android.policy.jar." To do this we need some tools that will disassemble the jar or apk file so we can edit the source code. After that we need to assemble it back and overwrite the original file(s).
Download the 4 files located here (smali-1.3.2.jar, baksmali-1.3.2.jar, baksmali, and smali): http://code.google.com/p/smali/downloads/list
Put the 4 files in a folder which is included in your path. For example, I placed the files in my home directory under a folder called bin (~/bin). Then in my ".bashrc" file I have this call at the end of the script:
PATH=~/bin:$PATH
This allows you to make calls to "baksmali" and "smali" in any directory.
Still Under Construction
To Do List
- How to make ClockworkMod flashable ROM. I have no clue how to do this. I always modify my ROM in place using "root explorer" and/or ABD, so I have never needed to flash a new one. It would be great if someone can post a guide on how to do this. Thanks.
*Update - See post #7. Thanks to one5
- How to modify cpu voltage and frequency
- How to change boot animation
My Request
I am still very new to all of this and android in general. I learned everything I posted here from reading other guides and articles on the internet and this forum. Through my searching, I found that the information on this stuff are there but very spread out making it very hard to find. This is why I started these guides to help out noobs like me. A central place where all the T989 (and I727, didn't forget you guys) noobs can come to learn.
I thank anyone for thanking me but my goal is to not get my "thank you" meter up. All I ask is if you learn something in regards to android development, please post up a GUIDE so everyone can benefit.
Also, my last request is if you see any errors or optimization to my steps please leave a note and I will change them.
Thank you.
References
http://esausilva.com/2010/05/13/setting-up-adbusb-drivers-for-android-devices-in-linux-ubuntu/
http://www.jordanhotmann.com/2011/08/how-to-change-default-orientation-of.html
http://www.neopeek.com/viewtopic.php?f=24&t=6801
http://www.talkandroid.com/guides/m...n-the-all-inclusive-explanation/#.T1a_ed7Km9V
http://www.freeyourandroid.com/guide/de-odexing_with_baksmali
Can't wait to read the full guide.
Sent from my SGH-T989 via Satanic Unicorns.
+1 can't wait for full guide.
Maybe i can do my own roms. If i trust myself.. Lol
cheers!!
How to make ClockworkMod flashable ROM
To make a flashable ROM:
Make a folder to dump the files from your phone, for example a folder named ROM on your desktop.
From CMD: adb pull / C:\Users\(yourusername)\Desktop\ROM
Download AutoUpdateCreator
Open CreateUpdateZip.exe and follow the directions.
Your ROM will be added to the generatedZips folder.
one5,
Thanks for the guide on making the ROM flashable.
one5 said:
To make a flashable ROM:
Make a folder to dump the files from your phone, for example a folder named ROM on your desktop.
From CMD: adb pull / C:\Users\(yourusername)\Desktop\ROM
Download AutoUpdateCreator
Open CreateUpdateZip.exe and follow the directions.
Your ROM will be added to the generatedZips folder.
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thanks for the link. this is way nicer than doing it by hand.
Reserved
Sent from my SGH-T989 using xda premium
how could I easily make my phones kernel inscure... Semms like it should be easy but not sure... Im on ICS so befor I go doing all this just wanted to know if their was a easy way to get adb up and running again. without making a whole kernel I guess is what I want to know
Rushing said:
how could I easily make my phones kernel inscure... Semms like it should be easy but not sure... Im on ICS so befor I go doing all this just wanted to know if their was a easy way to get adb up and running again. without making a whole kernel I guess is what I want to know
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If your on the stock T-mobile ICS update, just root it with the oden method. If your on one of the roms on here than you probably are already insecure.
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one5 said:
To make a flashable ROM:
Make a folder to dump the files from your phone, for example a folder named ROM on your desktop.
From CMD: adb pull / C:\Users\(yourusername)\Desktop\ROM
Download AutoUpdateCreator
Open CreateUpdateZip.exe and follow the directions.
Your ROM will be added to the generatedZips folder.
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Works like a charm!! However, that command will also pull all data off int. & ext. sd storage. I was meaning to back them up any ways lol. Thanks to you and op!
Rushing said:
how could I easily make my phones kernel inscure... Semms like it should be easy but not sure... Im on ICS so befor I go doing all this just wanted to know if their was a easy way to get adb up and running again. without making a whole kernel I guess is what I want to know
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Here is a guide if your stock. http://forum.xda-developers.com/showthread.php?p=23343879
This ROM AOSP, or TW, o wait, its neither.
It doesn't have to be a rom to be under development, loopy. Guides are very helpful to the community.
No offense loopdog just saying...
Sent from my SGH-T989 using xda premium
Rushing said:
It doesn't have to be a rom to be under development, loopy. Guides are very helpful to the community.
No offense loopdog just saying...
Sent from my SGH-T989 using xda premium
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Guides are indeed very helpful and this looks like a good one. Correct me if I'm wrong, but I was under the impression that any thread in development had to involve coding. It had to provide something that can be flashed or installed. IMHO, guides and tutorials; in general. Questions, of course Q&A. Apps and themes, pretty self explainetary. Development, all that is done thru coding involving Android and is flashable
Agreed my friend but I've noticed that on many forums guides may go under development and even get stickied in some cases. Just saying the scope is just a bit more wide than flashables and code oriented posts... TheRe should be a section just for guides I think that would make it really easy to find guides anyway... Peace threadjack over .
Sent from my SGH-T989 using xda premium
15 toggles
Any known Guides to implement 15 Toggles to a TW Rom ??? can't find one for our device !!!
Thanks
Tornade69 said:
Any known Guides to implement 15 Toggles to a TW Rom ??? can't find one for our device !!!
Thanks
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Yes. well what do you mean exactly by implement?
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Rushing said:
Yes. well what do you mean exactly by implement?
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I want to add this mod in my own custom rom but can't find how to do it...
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[GUIDE][DEV] aroma ROM+KERNEL installer pack

using aroma installer for any mod installation is cool. you might want to use it to install your rom. however, only a few member here know how to use it correctly. this thread is intended to introduce aroma installer to any rom devs here. I've made a simple aroma installer to install rom and kernel for any dev who want to use and learn about it. please don't expect any "wow" thing from this stuff. if you're a rom dev you should learn aroma installer by yourself. this stuff is only something I hope could help you understand the structure of aroma installer and how to make it by your self.
long story short. here is the link
v1 http://d-h.st/Epd
v1.1 http://d-h.st/r09
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how to use:
1. open/extract the zip file
2. put your rom system file in /system folder as in your usual zip file
3. replace boot.img with your kernel
4. rezip the zip file
some guide related to aroma.
http://forum.xda-developers.com/showthread.php?p=28708475
http://forum.xda-developers.com/showthread.php?t=1461712
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PS:
1. I won't be here for a while. so please don't ask any question related to aroma in this thread. google is your friend.
2. the boot.img inside this zip file is my test kernel.
3. installation only work in CWM
4. there's a bug in v1. please use v1.1 instead.
TERM OF USE AND SHARING:
this thread intent is for sharing. feel free to use, edit, distribute all material inside this thread which came from me. if there any parts of this mod which comes not from me please refer to the original dev I've mentioned in this thread. if want to share it to another forum or modify it you don't have to ask my permission. no need to credits, put links or whatsoever. you'll only need to remember that you should held all the responsibility by using this mod, modify it or distribute it. DO IT WITH YOUR OWN RISK
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Many Many Thanks For This Great Guide............ Thanks Friend.............
I Hope All(not All)ROM User Now USE Aroma Installer..
Gr8! Downloading... (i don't know today my connection give speed 12kb/s )
Sr sir, but construction:
1. Extract this file
2. Put/replace in current system folder.
3. Zip and install via CWM
yup...its just as simply like that. replace the system folder with yours, rezip, done. the kernel is a test stuff so you might want to replace with something else. if every rom here using aroma installer, the other forum will be so envious. let's go up!!
Great man,you've just cracked open a new door in sgy developement.
Smell AROMA again.. lol..
Nice work bro.. Its hard to me to create something like this with my bad bad english..
@b16h22: u can use this to ur newest rom since we talk before anyone use aroma in sgy forum long time ago..
https://www.dropbox.com/s/qqjsa1exm2mesa1/Multi-Installer_Final.zip
heres mine...i edited multiroot and become multi installer..just a betaproject i want to share..
contents:
original root and unroot installer
deodexed dxlf2
ics button
swipe 14 toggles
srs sound mod
tweakzv6
ill edit credits later..just played with it
savie said:
Smell AROMA again.. lol..
Nice work bro.. Its hard to me to create something like this with my bad bad english..
@b16h22: u can use this to ur newest rom since we talk before anyone use aroma in sgy forum long time ago..
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Yes friend now our all ROM dev use aroma ........
savie said:
Smell AROMA again.. lol..
Nice work bro.. Its hard to me to create something like this with my bad bad english..
@b16h22: u can use this to ur newest rom since we talk before anyone use aroma in sgy forum long time ago..
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Of course bro,but now i'm on a secret project.
b16h22 said:
Of course bro,but now i'm on a secret project.
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We r waiting ur Top secret project.....:thumbup::thumbup::thumbup:
There are several problems in the package. When I select "Install kernel" it shows installing kernel but near the progress bar it shows that its installing a rom. I tried to restore my backup using it and got problems such as bootloop, launcher not initializing etc. Will wait for any fixes..I need to put it in my rom so make it fast bro....
wow...i never expect someone will use it "raw" unmodified. i'll check it later.
problem located. now try this one. http://d-h.st/r09
kurotsugi said:
problem located. now try this one. http://d-h.st/r09
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where to place kernel now?
same with the previous one
kurotsugi said:
same with the previous one
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There is no boot.img in the package you gave. What should I replace?
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Btw what files should I mod? There are 2 kinds of files namely " . txt " and the " .txt~ " ones.
put in the root folder. just like boot.img in previous version. I didn't put that kernel since it significanly increase the file size.
How could i use this package to install multiple roms?????? in one aroma?? any help wpuld be awesome!!
you can modify the script by yourself. if you don't want to make one, you can use the slot used to install busybox.
kurotsugi said:
you can modify the script by yourself. if you don't want to make one, you can use the slot used to install busybox.
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Okay thanks! ill try it but i want ot have like options to choose which rom they want to use??

[DEV] [Q&A] Please Post all Questions about Development here, lets keep this clean...

[DEV] [Q&A] Please Post all Questions about Development here, lets keep this clean...
Yoo Here you guys can post random questions regarding development etc
We have already a bunch of threads here regarding Development about AROMA Installer, Theming, ROM Making & I'm getting like a Billion PM's everyday​About:
- AROMA Installer
- Flashable ZIPs
- Framework
- Theming
- Modding
- De/Re-Compiling
- Tweaking
- ...
Finally, someone took the proper step to start this kind of thread,. However, it seems like that I am first with some kind of question and here it is:
Me and a buddy are going to developing our own custom ICS ROM for Arc S (it is our first - so don't blame anyone of us, thanks! :c) and I am going to create an flashable ZIP file for some testing to see other peoples critic and reaction over the ROM and I have searched Google like an madman but can't find any good guide on how to make my own ZIP file.. Do u got any tips or something?
Destroyedbeauty said:
Finally, someone took the proper step to start this kind of thread,. However, it seems like that I am first with some kind of question and here it is:
Me and a buddy are going to developing our own custom ICS ROM for Arc S (it is our first - so don't blame anyone of us, thanks! :c) and I am going to create an flashable ZIP file for some testing to see other peoples critic and reaction over the ROM and I have searched Google like an madman but can't find any good guide on how to make my own ZIP file.. Do u got any tips or something?
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Sure...
First you need a /system file.
You can mod the ROM on your phone, and than make a backup.
Than you can extract this backup using Yaffey.
Now you extract the system.img and put the /system in a .zip
Now the next part..
Download any flashable ROM for Xperia, and put META-INF in your .zip folder and edit the updater script placed in the folders to suit your ROM.
Now you must have inside the .zip "system" and "meta-inf". Make Sure that /system is extracting to /system
Best Regards
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I have searched Google like an madman but can't find any good guide on how to make my own ZIP file
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Makes me wonder what some People class as "searching", especially when they claim they can't find what's already been Posted - create a flashable zip
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Makes me wonder what some People class as "searching", especially when they claim they can't find what's already been Posted - create a flashable zip
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So True...
Which is the latest version of ULTIMATE HD ROMS??
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AlwaysAsk said:
Which is the latest version of ULTIMATE HD ROMS??
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2.0

[MOD][SlimBean 7.5] 45 Steps Volume mod for fine-tuning media volume

for now, SlimBean version 7.5 only
45 Steps Volume Mod
1. Download this framework.jar and paste into /system/framework/ using a file manager with root access (e.g. ES File explorer, root explorer, etc)
2. Make sure permissions are set to rw-r-r
3. Reboot
Enjoy!
Out of curiosity, do you have the source of what you changed, and what exactly was changed before the framework.jar was compiled?
I wouldn't recommend installing an unknown compiled replacement for the framework.jar without understanding what exactly was changed and how, especially as it may impact other functions of the rom depending on what exactly was changed. Also this mod might not work after 7.5 as there's going to be a major framework change in the next week(lies).
I'll create a new one when a new version of SlimBean releases if people want it.
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I'll create a new one when a new version of SlimBean releases if people want it.
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I'm curious if the framework.jar differs from device to device (I'm not an android developer so it's not within the scope of my knowledge). Because personally I haven't had a sound volume problem with Mako/N4... now the Nexus 7 on the other hand, gotta crank that baby up +12 decibels in DSPManager just to sound loud enough.
It's of course one of the reasons I asked about source, because if it's something minor here or there and just re-compiled for a specific, that would be easier to deployed in my opinion.
Here's the tutorial I followed.
http://forum.xda-developers.com/showthread.php?p=42631958
Mods, feel free to remove this thread if posting this is more bothersome that it is worth
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Here's the tutorial I followed.
http://forum.xda-developers.com/showthread.php?p=42631958
Mods, feel free to remove this thread if posting this is more bothersome that it is worth
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Oh I see now, basically patching up some of the file's values for the desired result as opposed to doing it from source.
kbeezie said:
Oh I see now, basically patching up some of the file's values for the desired result as opposed to doing it from source.
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Yeah if you do it, then you can complain.
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Yeah if you do it, then you can complain.
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Know what would be really handy, if you know how to do it.
An Aroma installer (like I did for my sd-ext/dataswap enabler in my sig).
Basically package two versions of the framework.jar, modified and unmodified. Flashing the zip in recovery will ask if you want to apply the mod, or uninstall the mod, and replace the framework.jar with what you want (or alternatively two zips for apply and restore).
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Know what would be really handy, if you know how to do it.
An Aroma installer (like I did for my sd-ext/dataswap enabler in my sig).
Basically package two versions of the framework.jar, modified and unmodified. Flashing the zip in recovery will ask if you want to apply the mod, or uninstall the mod, and replace the framework.jar with what you want (or alternatively two zips for apply and restore).
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Youre right. I thought about it and concluded I'm not handy enough to create a flashable zip let alone an Aroma installer like the Beanstalk rom guy did in the Android Development forums. I'm thinking it that it may be possible to just do it all via flashable scripts for EVERY rom instead of just slimbean 7.5 but then again, I don't have any training with code. I'm now thinking my mod doesn't deserve a thread of its own lol (especially if people don't trust random files - and they rightfully shouldn't). But, nice looking out!
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Youre right. I thought about it and concluded I'm not handy enough to create a flashable zip let alone an Aroma installer like the Beanstalk rom guy did in the Android Development forums. I'm thinking it that it may be possible to just do it all via flashable scripts for EVERY rom instead of just slimbean 7.5 but then again, I don't have any training with code. I'm now thinking my mod doesn't deserve a thread of its own lol (especially if people don't trust random files - and they rightfully shouldn't). But, nice looking out!
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Technically mods are supposed to have a thread of their own, rather than just tagged in a rom thread.
That way anyone who has questions or issues can discuss them in the thread specific to that mod
Besides, a thread of it's own makes it seem a bit more um... legitimate.
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Besides, a thread of it's own makes it seem a bit more um... legitimate.
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just rofl

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